Gender audit : descriptive statistics

As we navigate through myriad social challenges identifying the obstacles that are being created is an important role of the Faculty. In this study, which was spearheaded by the Department of Gender and Sexualities, we have managed to identify some of the factors that are creating an obstacle to inclusion in the Faculty. This Gender Audit will most certainly create a ripple effect and instigate reflection and potential changes in other UM entities. This study has already been shared with the Rectorate, and Senate has drawn lessons from this research. This study is a catalyst in flagging inequalities created by the system. However, as academics we are dutybound to act to bring about the necessary changes.peer-reviewe